Colts vs. Eagles: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 3

The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) are on the road in Week 3 taking on the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (1-1) looking to build off of their first win of the season.

Taking on the Super Bowl champions is never an easy task, especially on the road, and there will be some crucial matchups to keep an eye on during the Week 3 matchup at Lincoln Financial Field.

Here are three key matchups to watch in Week 3:

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Quenton Nelson vs. Fletcher Cox

They won’t always be lined up against each other, but similar to when Nelson had to line up against Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins, the rookie guard will go head-to-head against one of the top interior pass rushers in the NFL.

Cox has been one of the elite defensive tackles in the league since 2015 when he earned his first Pro Bowl selection. He might not put up the gaudy numbers Atkins does, but his get-off and strength on the interior are close to second-to-none.

The Colts pull and move their offensive linemen a lot so these two won’t be always facing off, but this is a matchup that will be key for both teams in the game while also giving Nelson another chance to prove himself against elite talent.

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